Proverbs 17

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1 Better is a dry morsel with quietness, than a house full of feasting with strife. Proverbs 17:1WEB
2 A servant who deals wisely will rule over a son who causes shame, and shall have a part in the inheritance among the brothers. Proverbs 17:2WEB
3 The refining pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold, but YHWH tests the hearts. Proverbs 17:3WEB
4 An evildoer heeds wicked lips. A liar gives ear to a mischievous tongue. Proverbs 17:4WEB
5 Whoever mocks the poor reproaches his Maker. He who is glad at calamity shall not be unpunished. Proverbs 17:5WEB
6 Children’s children are the crown of old men; the glory of children is their parents. Proverbs 17:6WEB
7 Excellent speech isn’t fitting for a fool, much less do lying lips fit a prince. Proverbs 17:7WEB
8 A bribe is a precious stone in the eyes of him who gives it; wherever he turns, he prospers. Proverbs 17:8WEB
9 He who covers an offense promotes love; but he who repeats a matter separates best friends. Proverbs 17:9WEB
10 A rebuke enters deeper into one who has understanding than a hundred lashes into a fool. Proverbs 17:10WEB
11 An evil man seeks only rebellion; therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him. Proverbs 17:11WEB
12 Let a bear robbed of her cubs meet a man, rather than a fool in his folly. Proverbs 17:12WEB
13 Whoever rewards evil for good, evil shall not depart from his house. Proverbs 17:13WEB
14 The beginning of strife is like breaching a dam, therefore stop contention before quarreling breaks out. Proverbs 17:14WEB
15 He who justifies the wicked, and he who condemns the righteous, both of them alike are an abomination to YHWH. Proverbs 17:15WEB
16 Why is there money in the hand of a fool to buy wisdom, since he has no understanding? Proverbs 17:16WEB
17 A friend loves at all times; and a brother is born for adversity. Proverbs 17:17WEB
18 A man void of understanding strikes hands, and becomes collateral in the presence of his neighbor. Proverbs 17:18WEB
19 He who loves disobedience loves strife. One who builds a high gate seeks destruction. Proverbs 17:19WEB
20 One who has a perverse heart doesn’t find prosperity, and one who has a deceitful tongue falls into trouble. Proverbs 17:20WEB
21 He who becomes the father of a fool grieves. The father of a fool has no joy. Proverbs 17:21WEB
22 A cheerful heart makes good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones. Proverbs 17:22WEB
23 A wicked man receives a bribe in secret, to pervert the ways of justice. Proverbs 17:23WEB
24 Wisdom is before the face of one who has understanding, but the eyes of a fool wander to the ends of the earth. Proverbs 17:24WEB
25 A foolish son brings grief to his father, and bitterness to her who bore him. Proverbs 17:25WEB
26 Also to punish the righteous is not good, nor to flog officials for their integrity. Proverbs 17:26WEB
27 He who spares his words has knowledge. He who is even tempered is a man of understanding. Proverbs 17:27WEB
28 Even a fool, when he keeps silent, is counted wise. When he shuts his lips, he is thought to be discerning. Proverbs 17:28WEB

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